Dumfries
With Few Parks, Opinions Differ on Using $25,000 to Form Recreation Panel in Dumfries
![[Photo: Uriah Kiser / Potomac Local News]](http://potomaclocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/040813-ginn-07-200x200.jpg)
May 15, 2013
Just weeks after opening the town’s third public park, Dumfries officials say its time to form a Parks and Recreation Commission.
Crash Reported on I-95 at Dumfries, Both Sides of Highway Delayed
May 13, 2013
Two lanes crash on Interstate 95 at Dumfries has severely slowed traffic this afternoon.
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church to Highlight Problem of Human Trafficking
May 13, 2013
In an effort to bring attention to the ever-increasing problem of human trafficking, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Triangle, Va., will offer human trafficking awareness presentations at the parish after all the Masses on the weekend of May 18-19, 2013.
Womens Defense Class Planned in Dumfries
May 7, 2013
The Dumfries Police Department will conduct its 3rd annual “Self Defense Class for Women” on Thursday, May 30, between 7:30 and 9 p.m.
HOV Work to Bring Weekend Delays on I-95 / 395
May 2, 2013
The HOV lanes on Interstate 95/395 from Va. 234 in Dumfries to Washington, D.C. will close at 11 p.m. Friday.
In Dumfries, Plea for Lower Taxes Leaves Tough Choices
May 1, 2013
What officials want: Dumfries’ $4.4 million budget reduced by as much as four cents
Dumfries Leaders Question Need, Guidelines for Town’s Historic District
![Dumfries Councilwoman Gwen Washington. [Photo: Uriah Kiser / Potomac Local News]](http://potomaclocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/042213-Gwen-Washington-200x200.jpg)
April 22, 2013
There was talk about reducing the size of the historic district, and that touched a nerve.
Ethanol Facility Will Require Special Permit
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April 17, 2013
We understand that the current owner of the property disagrees with this position, and we have authorized the and directed the county attorney to take whatever steps necessary to resolve that issue in court as quickly as possible.
Stafford Woman Charged After Car Rammed on I-95
April 11, 2013
A Stafford County woman faces charges after police said she tried to ram another vehicle traveling on Interstate 95 following an argument.
Ginn Memorial Park Opens
April 8, 2013
Children and residents of Williamstown come out and play: Ginn Memorial Park is officially open.
Caddigan to Dumfries Mayor: I Don’t Trust You
![Dumfries Mayor Jerry Foreman. [Photo: Uriah Kiser / Potomac Local News]](http://potomaclocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/030413-foreman-200x200.jpg)
April 4, 2013
She represents the people of Dumfries in Prince William County, but she’s not the mayor of the town. She doesn’t like him very much right now, either.
Dumfries Woman Wins $150,000 in Scratch-Off Game
![Sandra Vasquez of Dumfries won $150,000 in the Virginia Lottery’s $150 Grand game. [Submitted photo]](http://potomaclocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/032913-lotto-winner-200x200.jpg)
March 29, 2013
A Dumfries woman is $150,000 richer this today after winning big with a scratch game.
Dumfries’ Ginn Park Grand Opening April 6
March 29, 2013
On Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 2 p.m., the Town of Dumfries will be celebrating the grand opening of Ginn Memorial Park, located at 3876 Graham Park Road in Dumfries.
Residents Weigh in on Wider U.S. 1 Linking Prince William, Stafford
![Jack Von Dop, of the Federal Highway Administration, presents the results and proposed goals of a road-widening project along U.S. 1 in Stafford and Prince William counties. Von Dop briefed area residents about the study results during a public information meeting tuesday evening at Hilldrup Moving and Storage in Stafford. [Photo; Keith Walker / For Potomac Local News]](http://potomaclocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/032813-us-1-widening-200x200.jpg)
March 28, 2013
People are starting to look at future improvements to U.S. 1 between Joplin Road in Prince William County to Russell Road in Stafford County.
Chief Forker to Leave Dumfries Police in Fall
![Dumfries Police Cheif Robert Forker [Photo; Uriah Kiser / Potomac local News]](http://potomaclocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/032813-forker-200x200.jpg)
March 28, 2013
Dumfries Police Chief Robert Forker will retire from the force this fall, but not before leaving his mark on the small reorganized department once rocked by scandal.
On 2-Day Suspension, Child Misses a Month of School Due to Budget Cuts
March 28, 2013
A 9-year-old Dumfries boy was suspended for two days after making threats against a girl — but due to budget cuts, he’s missed more than a month of school.
Child Nearly Abducted in Dumfries
March 25, 2013
Police are on the lookout for a man who tried to abduct a small child on Saturday.
Neville Named to Top 10 Under 40
March 24, 2013
The woman who plans and oversees community events in Dumfries is one of Virginia’s top 10 under 40.